Review pixelcrypt 3/5 · Mar 4, 2023
Solid and simple mini Metroid-like
Cosmos Bit is a totally overlooked mini-Metroidvania. It is a very bare bones and just a simple Metroid-like, but it totally scratches the spot.
The game’s aesthetic is an obvious homage to Metroid, and I can’t say there’s much originality. It is very paired down - I don’t believe there was a single hidden wall/ secret in the game. Despite …
Cosmos Bit is a totally overlooked mini-Metroidvania. It is a very bare bones and just a simple Metroid-like, but it totally scratches the spot.
The game’s aesthetic is an obvious homage to Metroid, and I can’t say there’s much originality. It is very paired down - I don’t believe there was a single hidden wall/ secret in the game. Despite this, the combat, upgrades, and map are very fun and streamlined.
Nothing really dampened my enjoyment of the game, so i would recommend if you have played all the other obvious Metroidvanias. Just don’t expect it to be anything very unique. It took me about 5 hours start to finish, and I really think it’s pretty undeserving of its obscurity.